Dathan Thomas provides clear, results-driven legal advice in Litigation matters. His background, encompassing the discipline of a university athlete, the operational experience of a non-profit founder, and a comprehensive legal education, positions him to offer effective, client-focused advocacy.
Dathan joined McDougall Gauley in 2022 as a summer student, became an articling student in 2024, and is now an associate after being called to the bar in 2025.
He obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan in 2024. Prior to law school, Dathan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta in 2021 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from MacEwan University in Edmonton.
As a Team Captain and MVP of the Huskies Football Team at the University of Saskatchewan, Dathan developed leadership, commitment, and resilience. Following his athletic career, he founded a national non-profit organization focused on delivering sports programs to First Nations communities across Canada, demonstrating organizational and executive capabilities.
While pursuing his law degree, Dathan volunteered with Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan, where he gained experience in legal education, research, and community support initiatives.
Dathan now applies this comprehensive experience to his legal practice.
- Saskatchewan, 2025
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Saskatchewan, 2024
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, University of Alberta, 2021
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology, MacEwan University, 2014
- Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Canadian Bar Association
- Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
- Saskatoon Bar Association
- Pro Bono Students Canada, Volunteer